Caption for the landscape image: Nekesa: Kenya’s first Fifa World Cup goal scorer Saturday, October 26, 2024 Scroll down to read the article Junior Starlets striker Valarie Nekesa during a training session at Club Atletico Pantoja in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic on October 19, 2024. Photo credit: Pool By Toto Arege Correspondent NMG Sport Summary Article Related What you need to know: Nekesa followed in the footsteps of her elder brother, defender Philip Makhoha, who plays for Mombasa Olympic Club.The 17-year-old etched her name in the history books by becoming the first Kenyan to score a goal in a Fifa World Cup. In Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic On October 17, history was written when the Kenyan national anthem was played at a Fifa World Cup. PREMIUM Kenya fall to North Korea in second U-17 World Cup tie Debutants Kenya failed to register a goal attempt in the first half. PREMIUM Kenyan girls face tough North Korea test in U-17 World Cup The match will start at 4pm local time (11pm Kenyan time)' . Recommended for you PREMIUM Kenyan girls face China in Fifa U-17 Women’s World Cup PREMIUM Let’s pull together and stage a world-class championships in 2029 PREMIUM Tusker look to rewrite history against Tanzanian opponents PREMIUM Seb Coe: We made the right decision for the sport, now deliver on the promise Login to join the discussion Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. In the headlines Elections News Counties Business Opinion Sports Life & Style Health Podcasts Photos Newsletters Puzzles PREMIUM Civil servants face vetting over Sh6.2bn payroll fraud State renews push to identify irregular recruitment and weaknesses in management of public funds. PREMIUM Mosiria exposes bitter fallout with Sakaja Nairobi County Chief Officer declares intention to challenge Governor Sakaja in 2027. PREMIUM Junior vs Winnie: Fresh divisions rock Odinga family President Ruto's second term bid divides Odinga family down the middle.
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